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World 4 days ago

Trump Says Iran Sanctions and Frozen Assets Will Remain Until Peace Deal Is Reached

President Donald Trump has doubled down on his hardline stance against Iran, declaring in a recent NBC News 'Meet the Press' interview that no Iranian assets will be unfrozen nor sanctions lifted until a formal peace deal is achieved. This definitive statement comes amidst escalating military exchanges between Iran and Israel, and renewed Houthi rebel attacks threatening Red Sea shipping, significantly ratcheting up tensions in a conflict already spanning over three months.

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Trump Says Iran Sanctions and Frozen Assets Will Remain Until Peace Deal Is Reached
World 4 days ago

Xi Arrives In North Korea On First Visit In 7 Years: Report

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a rare two-day state visit, marking his first trip to the reclusive nation in seven years and signaling a significant recalibration of Beijing's influence in Northeast Asia. The high-stakes visit aims to reassert China's traditional role as Pyongyang's primary patron amidst North Korea's deepening military and economic ties with Russia, a development that has increasingly concerned Beijing and Washington alike.

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Xi Arrives In North Korea On First Visit In 7 Years: Report
World 5 days ago

100 days of Iran-US war: Who’s winning, who’s losing, and why India is worried

One hundred days into the Iran-US war, the conflict continues to send shockwaves across global markets and regional stability, with recent hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz underscoring the persistent volatility. Despite intermittent diplomatic overtures, efforts to de-escalate have largely stalled, fueled by fresh Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf bases and US retaliatory strikes on Iranian surveillance sites. This latest escalation comes as global growth forecasts are being slashed, with Fitch revising 2026 global growth to 2.4% due to the protracted energy crisis.

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100 days of Iran-US war: Who’s winning, who’s losing, and why India is worried
World 5 days ago

US Lawmakers Warn Pulte Appointment Could Thwart Surveillance Law's Renewal

President Donald Trump's controversial appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence has thrown the renewal of a critical U.S. surveillance law, FISA Section 702, into disarray just days before its June 12 expiration. Two prominent lawmakers with national security expertise issued sharp warnings on Sunday, arguing Pulte's lack of intelligence experience and past conduct could tank bipartisan efforts to extend the authority.

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US Lawmakers Warn Pulte Appointment Could Thwart Surveillance Law's Renewal
World 5 days ago

What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?

The world's intricately linked food systems are teetering on the brink as major agricultural regions face simultaneous climate shocks and geopolitical turbulence. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) just days ago, on June 6, 2026, forecast a 2% decline in global cereal production for the 2026/27 season, driven primarily by adverse weather impacting wheat harvests and rising input costs, with U.S. winter wheat conditions among the worst in decades. This dire outlook is compounded by a new FAO-World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report, released in April 2026, labeling extreme heat as a 'major risk multiplier' pushing agrifood systems worldwide to their limits.

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What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?
World 5 days ago

WHO confirms almost 500 Ebola infections in Central Africa Amid rising health concerns

Central Africa is grappling with a rapidly escalating Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak, with nearly 500 confirmed cases and at least 88 fatalities across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This resurgence is driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) strain, for which no licensed vaccine or approved specific treatment currently exists, intensifying global health anxieties. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 16-17, underscoring the severe risk of regional transmission, particularly from the epicenter in DRC's Ituri Province.

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WHO confirms almost 500 Ebola infections in Central Africa Amid rising health concerns
World 5 days ago

Hamas begins talks with Palestinian factions on Gaza ceasefire agreement

Hamas has initiated a critical round of talks in Cairo with various Palestinian factions and international mediators, aiming to advance the implementation of a fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement. The discussions, which began Saturday and continued into Sunday, are focused on pushing beyond the first phase of the US-brokered October 2025 truce, which remains largely unimplemented amid accusations of daily Israeli violations.

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Hamas begins talks with Palestinian factions on Gaza ceasefire agreement
World 5 days ago

After Vance, Pete Hegseth Calls Out Europe Over Migration Policy, Calls It An ‘Invasion’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked a diplomatic firestorm by using the solemn 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy to lambast European migration policy, likening it to an 'invasion' by 'dangerous ideologies.' Speaking at the Normandy American Cemetery, Hegseth's incendiary remarks on June 6, 2026, underscored the Trump administration's escalating rhetoric against European immigration, drawing immediate and sharp criticism from historians and European leaders.

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After Vance, Pete Hegseth Calls Out Europe Over Migration Policy, Calls It An ‘Invasion’
World 5 days ago

Indian woman combat helicopter pilot Abhilasha receives UN peacekeeping award-Secretary General terms her a “True Role Model”

India's trailblazing Major Abhilasha Barak, the nation's first woman combat helicopter pilot, was awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2025 on June 5, 2026, by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters. This prestigious recognition elevates India's commitment to gender equality in global security and shines a spotlight on the evolving role of women in high-stakes peacekeeping operations, especially in volatile regions like Lebanon.

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Indian woman combat helicopter pilot Abhilasha receives UN peacekeeping award-Secretary General terms her a “True Role Model”
World 5 days ago

Measles, whooping cough cases on the rise

The global health landscape is facing a simultaneous assault as resurgent measles and whooping cough outbreaks, fueled by persistent vaccine hesitancy, coincide with an escalating Ebola epidemic in Central Africa. A critical measles outbreak in Bangladesh, alongside sustained surges in the US and Europe, highlights the erosion of decades of immunization progress, while the rapid spread of a novel Bundibugyo virus strain of Ebola in DRC and Uganda demands urgent international intervention.

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Measles, whooping cough cases on the rise
World 5 days ago

Putin risks 'miserable' loss in Ukraine as Russia on the verge of 'full scale defeat'

Ukraine has seized tactical initiative, with recent reports indicating Kyiv's forces liberated more territory than Moscow captured in April and May 2026, marking a significant reversal of fortunes in the protracted conflict. This 'turnaround' comes amid intensified Ukrainian long-range drone strikes hitting deep within Russian territory, including a recent attack on St. Petersburg's oil terminal, challenging Moscow's claims of battlefield control.

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Putin risks 'miserable' loss in Ukraine as Russia on the verge of 'full scale defeat'
World 5 days ago

'Majority of voters' want Brexit reversed, claims leading UK pollster

A decade after the UK narrowly voted to leave the European Union, leading pollster Sir John Curtice has declared that a 'modest majority' of Britons now desire a reversal of Brexit, a claim underscored by recent YouGov polls indicating 55-56% public support for rejoining the bloc. This seismic shift in public opinion comes amidst growing disillusionment with Brexit's economic fallout and its failure to deliver promised benefits.

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'Majority of voters' want Brexit reversed, claims leading UK pollster
World 5 days ago

US strikes Iranian radar sites after downing drones over Strait of Hormuz

US forces have escalated military action in the Strait of Hormuz, striking Iranian coastal radar sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island following multiple interceptions of Iranian attack drones threatening international maritime traffic. This retaliatory move on June 5th and 6th, confirmed by US Central Command, comes as Iran launched ballistic missiles towards US allies Kuwait and Bahrain, marking a dangerous intensification in the 100-day-old conflict despite a fragile ceasefire.

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US strikes Iranian radar sites after downing drones over Strait of Hormuz
World 5 days ago

White House Shrugs Off Warning of ‘Unhinged’ Spying Threat

New intelligence reports reveal Israel has significantly escalated its spying operations targeting senior US officials involved in sensitive Iran war negotiations, prompting the Pentagon to elevate Israel's counterintelligence threat level to 'critical'. Despite vehement denials from both the White House and the Israeli Embassy, these revelations underscore a deepening rift in the ostensibly ironclad US-Israel security alliance, particularly as Washington navigates complex diplomacy with Tehran.

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White House Shrugs Off Warning of ‘Unhinged’ Spying Threat
World 6 days ago

De Lima files resolution urging government to rejoin ICC

Mamamayang Liberal party-list Representative Leila de Lima has filed House Resolution No. 1056, urging the Philippine government to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move, coming amidst the ICC's ongoing trial preparations for former President Rodrigo Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity, reignites a contentious debate about justice, sovereignty, and the Philippines' international standing.

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De Lima files resolution urging government to rejoin ICC
World 6 days ago

Russian Satellites Are Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Warn Scientists

European airspace is currently under an unprecedented assault, with scientists pinpointing Russian satellites as the source of widespread, deliberate GPS signal jamming across the continent. A groundbreaking research paper, published this week by the University of Texas at Austin, directly attributes the interference, which degrades critical L1 GNSS signals, to Russia's EKS early warning system satellites, including 'Cosmos 2546'. This revelation escalates an already urgent situation, underscoring the growing weaponization of space and the profound vulnerability of the satellite-based systems underpinning everything from commercial aviation to emergency services.

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Russian Satellites Are Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Warn Scientists
World 6 days ago

How Congo's illegal gold trade is fueling the spread of a deadly, vaccine-resistant Ebola strain - Business Insider Africa

A deadly, vaccine-resistant Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, is rapidly intensifying across northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and spreading into neighboring Uganda, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Confirmed cases have surged since early May 2026, primarily centered in Ituri Province's remote mining zones like Mongbwalu, raising alarm among global health agencies due to the lack of approved vaccines or targeted treatments for this specific strain.

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How Congo's illegal gold trade is fueling the spread of a deadly, vaccine-resistant Ebola strain - Business Insider Africa
World 6 days ago

Witkoff, Kushner consult with Oak Ridge nuclear experts on Iran - report

US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have consulted with top nuclear experts at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, signaling that high-stakes negotiations with Iran for a potential nuclear deal are in their final, serious stages. The meeting on Thursday, June 4, involved a team of roughly 100 specialists tasked with preparing for the technical intricacies of any future agreement, including verification protocols and the disposal of Iranian nuclear materials. This development comes as Tehran rejected Washington's proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 6, presenting a counteroffer via Omani intermediaries, underscoring persistent deep divisions.

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Witkoff, Kushner consult with Oak Ridge nuclear experts on Iran - report
World 6 days ago

Ukraine launches drone blitz on St Petersburg after Putin snubs Zelensky's call for face-to-face talks to end war

Ukraine has unleashed an unprecedented drone blitz on St. Petersburg, Russia's strategic second city, just hours after President Vladimir Putin publicly dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's latest overture for face-to-face negotiations to end the protracted war. The audacious strikes, which prompted warnings of mobile internet service disruption and urged residents indoors from Governor Alexander Beglov, signal a dramatic escalation in Kyiv's strategy to bring the conflict's cost directly to Russia's heartland, challenging Moscow's perceived invulnerability.

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Ukraine launches drone blitz on St Petersburg after Putin snubs Zelensky's call for face-to-face talks to end war
World 6 days ago

Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike, army says

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday killed a Lebanese army brigadier general, a captain, and a soldier, escalating an already volatile border conflict just days after a fragile US-brokered ceasefire was announced. The Lebanese Army condemned the strike on their military vehicle near Nabatieh as a deliberate act, while the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) maintained the vehicle was 'moving suspiciously' in an active combat zone requiring prior coordination. This incident directly undermines recent diplomatic efforts and signals a dangerous intensification of hostilities.

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Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli strike, army says
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